Laos is one of favourite countries in the world. I first travelled to Laos for just a week, as part of a wider Southeast Asia backpacking trip, but quickly realised I had not left myself nearly enough time in this beautiful place. I returned to Luang Prabang a few years later (it was just as magical as I remembered!) and had hoped to make more frequent trips to Laos while I was living in Bangkok, but sadly, Covid had other plans.

For those hoping to explore the nation a level deeper, here are some books about Laos to help you understand this often overlooked Southeast Asian country.